B1 noun, adjective Neutral

标准

/pwaʊ̯n˥ t͡ʂwən˨˩˦/

A level of quality or attainment; an official rule or measurement used for comparison.

Examples

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1

他的普通话非常标准。

His Mandarin is very standard.

2

公司必须符合国际环保标准。

The company must comply with international environmental standards.

3

评价成功的标准因人而异。

The standards for evaluating success vary from person to person.

Word Family

Noun
标准
Verb
标准化
Adverb
标准地
Adjective
标准的
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Memory Tip

Biao (mark/sign) + Zhun (accurate) = An accurate mark to follow.

Quick Quiz

每个学生都应该努力达到毕业____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 标准

Examples

1

他的普通话非常标准。

everyday

His Mandarin is very standard.

2

公司必须符合国际环保标准。

business

The company must comply with international environmental standards.

3

评价成功的标准因人而异。

academic

The standards for evaluating success vary from person to person.

4

这只是一个标准答案。

formal

This is just a standard answer.

5

生活标准在过去十年中有所提高。

formal

Living standards have improved over the past decade.

Word Family

Noun
标准
Verb
标准化
Adverb
标准地
Adjective
标准的

Common Collocations

生活标准 standard of living
达到标准 meet the standard
统一标准 unified standard
严格标准 strict standards
道德标准 moral standards

Common Phrases

标准配置

standard configuration

标准化考试

standardized test

不合标准

below standard

Often Confused With

标准 vs 水平

水平 (level) describes height or degree of skill; 标准 (standard) is the requirement or rule to be met.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS when discussing education, job requirements, or quality control.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid using it as a verb directly; use '符合标准' (meet standards).

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Memory Tip

Biao (mark/sign) + Zhun (accurate) = An accurate mark to follow.

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Word Origin

Biao (surface mark) + Zhun (level/accurate).

Grammar Patterns

符合……的标准 以……为标准

Quick Quiz

每个学生都应该努力达到毕业____。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 标准

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